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Mo Anam Cara

 By: Katie & Matt
From: Redondo Beach, CA
255 votes

Our love story

Who knew a "Lonely Hearts Valentine's Party" I hosted, would lead to this (eight years later) a union with "mo anam cara" (my soul friend, gaelic). We have discovered the truth of that phrase in one another and don't take its meaning lightly. Mostly ups. Some downs. Tears and many joys of the heart(some not yet experienced). We have endured. Through it all, we were always led back to eachother and know that when it all settles..there, we will be. We have always known that we were blessed.

Three important details about our ultimate wedding.

1)Traditional, Catholic wedding at our favorite chapel by the beach joined by two beautiful families and all who have loved and supported us. Then,the sights,sounds and smells of the ocean..a direct backdrop to our reception,where we are dancing to the sunset 2)Prayin' for a hot August night,would settle for a warm September eve.Closest guarantee of perfect weather on the coast, during the summer 3)Our wedding will be a "remarkable wedding"(been to enough of them,to know what it takes!)

Our ultimate dream home.

We dream: California beach cottage. Natural elegance; white,light,airy.Splash of color&texture.Spacious kitchen where we "get busy"(love to cook.Great room offering warmth & comfort in every sense.Chambers suggesting we've arrived at our favorite seaside resort.Cozy furniture.A rustic dining table...gathering place for all.Outdoor living space a must.So the dream goes;clean,simple,natural.Oh,nothing ever breaks and it's all washable..our dreamday kids have trouble slowing. Hey..you said "dream"

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